Latest News (2024) - Visit West

The countdown has begun for Bristol Walk Fest 2024.

Bristol’s leading independent festival is preparing for the biggest party of the year with its iconic stages and incredible productions bringing big-names, bangers and the best of the city together. 

Higher wages, boosted productivity, greener businesses and more affordable housing are at the heart of the ambitious strategy document. 

Crucial new data about the numbers of Critically Endangered Kordofan giraffe living within Cameroon’s Bénoué National Park has been released by Bristol Zoological Society

Metamorphoses, by renowned choreographer Kim Brandstrup, features a new work alongside his acclaimed 2022 success Minotaur, in a double bill of dance to be performed at the Ustinov Studio

The world premiere WILDLIGHT will debut in the BBC Studio’s Natural History Unit’s home city, from 2 - 11 February.

Works to improve shop fronts and enhance Temple Street in Keynsham will continue this month as part of a regeneration scheme for the town centre.  

Bristol’s iconic blue and yellow boats are sailing the city’s harbourside yet again, only this time they announce that employees will receive the Real Living Wage. 

The menu costs £30 per person for three courses and a cocktail, soundtracked by live music. 

Opera della Luna’s lauded production of HMS Pinafore drops anchor at the Theatre Royal Bath from Wednesday 24 to Saturday 27 January.

This World Wetlands Day, 2 February 2024, WWT Slimbridge wants everyone to duck the stress of modern living and visit their local wetland for a moment of calm.

Alcotraz, the nationwide hit immersive cocktail experience, is due to open on Bristol’s All Saints Street on 26 January.